The PFL 5 mixed martial arts event for the 2018 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on August 2, 2018, at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
This is the fifth regular season event of 2018 and included only fights in the lightweight and light heavyweight divisions.
However, Foster was removed due to an unspecified illness and replaced by Jason High.
However, Escudero missed the 156-pound weight limit by over seven pounds, and the bout was scratched from the card all together.
The point system consists of outcome based scoring and bonuses for an early win.